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SmartCAM V17.5 Released

Focus on Multi-Function, Mill/Turn Support

Geometry and Toolpath Modeling Capabilities Extended

Tuesday, December 7, 2010 - Springfield, Oregon -
SmartCAMcnc has announced the release of SmartCAM® V17.5. Version 17.5 introduces several new features and code generation
capabilities targeted specifically at improving support for multi-function and mill/turn machinery.

Additionally, several new core "Toolpath Modeling" features which provide significant benefit to the entire SmartCAM
suite include an updated ACIS® solid-modeling kernel, and updated CAD translators which ensure compatibility with current
SOLIDWORKS® and AutoCAD® products. The SmartCAM V17.5 product family consists of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) system
software for Computer-Numerical Control (CNC) milling, turning, fabrication and wire EDM.

Multi-Function & Mill/Turn Support

The NC code generation system found in SmartCAM Advanced Turning™ has been enhanced to support a new format section for
use when transitioning between different tool orientations. This allows improved code output control when generating C-axis rotation
commands. The SmartCAM Machine Define utility has also been enhanced to include new category lists making it easy to identify and
set machine parameters specifically related to the primary and secondary turning and milling turrets.

"SmartCAM version 17.5 is a important step toward providing all the advanced code generation capabilities needed to
support the complex multifunction machines of today's market," said Douglas Oliver, SmartCAMcnc's Senior Product Manager.
"As we move forward with future releases we will continue to expand our capabilities in these areas, making SmartCAM Advanced
Turning a greater player in the mill/turn arena."

New & Enhanced Core "Toolpath Modeling" Features

New geometry creation and editing features further expand SmartCAM's already extensive toolpath modeling capabilities. A new
geometry Hole Pattern Element can now be used to represent bolt-hole circles as well as radial-hole patterns. When used for radial
patterns, this feature eliminates the need to define tool-planes for each axis-orientation, and allows code generation to directly
command the required rotation moves.

Additional improvements to From Solid Hole-Detection allow better discrimination between partial and full holes, providing
more control when developing hole-making processes. A new geometry editing Profile Extend command provides powerful low-level
editing capabilities, which allow groups of profiles to be extended at the start and/or end by a specified distance, or until they
intersect a specified profile.

"I think our users will be happy to see SmartCAM v17.5 includes several frequently requested core features and improvements,"
Douglas went on to say. "We're also very pleased to have made progress in key architectural areas, and are confident our users will
appreciate the long-term benefits they enable."

Improvements to the SmartCAM offsetting now provide complete control over sharp corner roll behavior in the geometry Wall Offset
command, Profile Toolpath generation processes, and "on-the-fly" Offset Property toolpath generation. Corners
formed by the intersection of any element type are now rounded, or not rounded, based on the provided threshold angle and settings.

The geometry ordering Optimize command has been enhanced to allow Layer elements to be optimized in addition to Step toolpath. This
change allows elements representing features to be ordered, and then subsequent processing for toolpath generation to take advantage of
that order, for example when applying multiple drilling operations to a set of hole-elements. Additionally, the Optimize function is now
available in the Advanced Turning product for use on live tool operations.

Other changes to the entire SmartCAM product suite include:

Automatic Product Update Checking

Multiline Comment Output of Job, Step, and Tool Notes

Invert Display Background/Foreground Colors

Modify - Purge Container Element

Macro Command to Retrieve User Element Text

About SmartCAM & SmartCAMcnc

For over 30 years, the SmartCAM family of computer-aided manufacturing software provides toolpath modeling and CNC programming for
prismatic production work to complex molds, dies, and prototypes. SmartCAMcnc provides affordable maintenance contracts, updates, upgrades and technical
support for all SmartCAM users. All SmartCAM applicatons include standard CAD translators, and optional native CAD translators.

SmartCAMcnc is an Oregon-based company that develops and markets the SmartCAM suite of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for the benefit of its worldwide customer base. Gregg Olson, founder and president of SmartCAMcnc, has been involved in developing CNC programming systems since 1979, with over two decades of experience in various product development capacities for Weber Systems, Point Control, CAMAX, and SDRC.